United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming certificate_of_authenticity reverse centre has a red

reverse centre has a red enameled medallion depicting a golden rampant lion surrounded by a golden coiled ring

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of of manufacture by C

measuring 81 mm x 88 mm

constructed of black wool with a buckram core and trimmed with white piping

the destroyer was assigned to Task Force 96

United States. A Promotional Document Signed by 14th President of the United States Franklin D. Pierce to First Lieutenant Alfred Cumming certificate_of_authenticity reverse centre has a redC. 1856. A promotional document to Alfred Cumming, promoting him to First Lieutenant of the Tenth Regiment of Infantry, signed by US President Franklin D. Pierce and US Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. The award document page is affixed to a cardstock backer, it is largely pre printed, but is completed with pen in the areas left blank. It reads Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of